Features the great legends of jazz saxophone including, SIDNEY BECHET, COLEMAN HAWKINS, LESTER YOUNG, CHARLIE PARKER, JOHN COLTRANE, TUBBY HAYES, JOHHNY HODGES and many more. Over 60 individual saxophonists represented by some of their finest and most important recordings. A comprehensive overview of jazz saxophone from the 1920s to the mid 1950s from New Orleans to West Coast jazz. Includes rare live broadcast performances and studio recorded classics. Extensive 40 page booklet with in depth commentary and full discography data. Over Five hours of music on 4 CDs.